Episodes: August, 2015

Andrew checks in from a family trip to Cleveland and wonders why he can’t just keep his mouth shut while Luke tries to ride out a huge wind storm and power outage in Bellingham with mixed success.

TBTL Blogger Emeritus Stu (#hirestu) sits in for Andrew as Luke prepares to watch a Huey Lewis concert from the comfort of an RV, just on the other side of the fence from the paying customers. Plus, Staten Island apparently stinks to high heaven and Derland and Darvin Miller might be the coolest dudes/twins of all time.

Jesse Case Skypes in from his folks’ house in Nashville to talk comedy, cancer, and the unexpected upsides of chemotherapy.

Andrew’s war with phone scammers has escalated. He and Luke discuss that and Burger King’s attempt to sell more sandwiches under the auspices of world peace. And we hear a Danish hip-hop song which probably has nothing to do with the Digital Underground.

Luke and Andrew discuss foot pain, apple-pears, phone scams, burials at sea, and two men who plan on sailing around the world until they die. Also: When a hoverboard is not a hoverboard, and everything else that’s being discussed on Facebook today.

Luke and Andrew discuss hover boards, roller blades, Straight Outta Compton (the movie), network security, the attorney general of Pennsylvania, avoiding the media, tricky football plays, military convoys, Red Dawn, and the value of Luke’s TBTL show sheets.

The internet’s most infamous joke thief tries to explain his actions, but he’s only making people more angry. Luke and Andrew discuss that, plus a Summer Picnic post-mort, an impromptu No Point Conversation, and Music for Your Weekend!

Luke, Andrew and Tens of listeners gather at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery for the annual TBTL Summer Picnic! Phyllis “Phyl Donahue” Fletcher helps field questions from the audience, covering such topics as “danger pants”, Luke’s ’90s haircut, live goats, and a very special proposal. Plus, the 2015 Song of the Summer is revealed!

It’s TBTL on-the-go! Luke and Andrew record today’s show from the road, as they drive to the TBTL Summer Picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. They discuss childhood road trips, young romance, and an explosive situation Luke found himself in last night.

Luke and Andrew say goodbye to an unlikely hero of Seattle broadcasting. Plus, did a girls’ softball team cheat by not winning? And should kids get trophies for simply participating in sports? And what should we all bring to the TBTL picnic tomorrow?

Luke and Andrew discuss the much-maligned Instagram celebrity known as “The Fat Jew.” Plus, the real reason it’s so difficult to win prizes out of claw machines. And we crown the winner of the “official” song of the summer contest.

Luke helps Andrew with some karaoke-related anxiety, then they scrutinize President Obama’s new Spotify playlists. Also, Phyllis Fletcher calls-in to help sort through some emails and offer some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke had a zen-like experience under a meteor shower last night. He and Andrew discuss that as well as car-sickness, courtroom sketches, and growing up Christian. Plus, the Stu-Bot calls in with a disturbing update.

A thief broke into Luke’s truck last night, and now Luke has a curious new anti-theft policy. He and Andrew discuss that. They also discuss heart attacks, Tinder, reality TV, Big League Chew…and the return of Dream Catchers! (Sorry.)

Luke and Andrew sample some of the worst on-hold music available to mankind. We also talk about candy cigarettes, the death of “LOL”, and what to do about a motorcycle-riding, air-conditioner-loving neighbor who won’t leave a TBTL listener alone.

Luke goes down a mighty Lenny Kravitz rabbit hole after discovering they’ve both suffered from the same embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions. Andrew offers an off-the-cuff (and frankly dubious) review of the new Dr. Dre record. And we narrow the Song of the Summer down to two final contestants!

Luke is surprisingly impressed with a certain candidate who stole the show in the GOP debate last night. Andrew is worried about democracy. He’s also worried about his inclination to be wrong 99.9% of the time. Plus, we get to the bottom of yesterday’s mystery voicemail singer.

Luke and Andrew try to solve a voicemail mystery through the power of song. Other topics include: The Subway Smell, Jon Stewart’s victory lap, and Doogie Howser’s diploma.